Pippa - Real Skin Stories

Pippa started struggling with her skin around the age of 11 or 12, and she remembers feeling so confused because her friends all seemed to have clear skin whilst hers kept getting worse. As she got older, it didn’t go away the way she expected it to, and it became something she thought about constantly. She'd feel anxious meeting new people, going to parties, or even just being out in public because she was convinced everyone was looking at her skin. One memory that really stuck with her was when a stranger joked that her face and the pizza slice she was eating were twins. 

She tried so many different products over the years, hoping something would help, but a lot of them were too harsh for her skin. Eventually she came across 47 Skin through the real stories people were sharing and decided to give the Cleanser and Serum a try.

After using them consistently, her skin gradually began to feel calmer and look more balanced. Over time, she felt more comfortable in her own skin and stopped feeling like she needed to hide behind makeup.

"Now I'm happily foundation-free and finally confident being in photos instead of hiding behind the camera, something I never thought I’d say."

Before using 47 Skin, how did your skin affect your confidence during summer?
Before 47 Skin, I would completely avoid open-back tops as I was too scared to show my congested back. I was always covered up, and felt so hot and uncomfortable every summer!

Is there a specific summer memory, holiday, event or moment where your skin confidence really affected how you felt or what you did?
For me, I remember always getting sunburnt on my back and face as I would lie in the sun, without SPF, because all of the suncreams would break me out.

Since improving your skin with 47 Skin, are there any outfits, activities, holidays or social situations that you now feel more comfortable or confident enjoying?
I’m nearly always make-up free! I feel so much more confident in the gym, and meeting new people at parties and work socials in particular.

How do you feel differently about this summer now compared to previous years? What are you feeling more confident, comfortable or excited to do this year?
I’m now ready to say yes to everything - my skin is no longer congested and I’m really ready to socialise makeup free.

What’s something you spend less time worrying about now because of your skin?
I’m now always down to take a photo, come morning or night, rain or shine!

What’s been your experience with SPF products in the past and how has 47 Skin’s SPF felt different for you?
47Skin feels so light on my skin - especially the SPF! it feels non-greasy and doesn’t break me out.

Tell us about the products in your current routine and how they fit into your day.
In the morning, I use the 47 Skin cleanser, serum and SPF, and they all feel really lightweight on my skin. At night, I double cleanse and use the Silver Mask on any areas that feel like they need a little extra care.